Registered Respiratory Therapist

Company: Ascension, B15
Location: Novi
Posted on: March 21, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring Therapist-Respiratory-Reg - Respiratory Therapy 001 - Part-Time, Evening - Ascension Providence Hospital Novi - 34015 - Novi, MINight shift 7P-7A 2 days/week or 7P-3A 3 days/weekWhy Join Ascension? In Michigan, Ascension operates 16 hospitals and hundreds of related healthcare facilities that together employ over 20,000 associates. Across the state, Ascension Michigan is working together to help bring patients more resources and better care. Ascension Michigan is also committed to its community; it provided over $272 million in community benefit and care of persons living in poverty in FY2018. Ascension Michigan is dedicated to spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities.Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.--What You Will Do As an Associate with Ascension Michigan, you will have the opportunity to provide--evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Responds to emergency resuscitation team code.What You Will Need Licenses/Certifications/Registration:
  • Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider--credentialed from the--American Heart Association (AHA)--obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.--American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for Professional Rescuers card will be accepted upon hire but renewal must be a BLS Provider card from AHA.
  • Respiratory Therapist--specializing in--Registered--credentialed from the--National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)--obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.--
  • Licensed--Respiratory Therapist--credentialed from the--Michigan Board of Respiratory Care--obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.--
  • Preferred Credential(s):
  • Advanced Life Support--credentialed from the--American Heart Association (AHA).--
  • Certification--specializing in--Neonatal Resuscitation.--
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support.--Education:
    • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree requiredWork Experience:
      • At least six months of experience as a respiratory therapist preferred.Equal Employment Opportunity Ascension Michigan--is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this application will not be used for any purpose prohibited by law. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete this application, please let us know.--For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:M/F/Disabled/Vet--EEO is the Law Poster Supplement----Reasonable AccommodationAscension Michigan--provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request in order to express interest in a position by e-mailing: . Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within Ascension Michigan will be reviewed at the e-mail address supplied.Thank you for considering a career with Ascension Michigan.--Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify Statement Ascension Michigan--participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.-- Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. (link to E-verify site)--

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